18 shops · 56 ·847+ products

Comparison: Semperit Master-Grip 2 vs. Nankang Winter Activa SV-3 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Nankang). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Semperit winter tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Nankang (26%). The first tyre test of Semperit Master-Grip 2 was done in 2017, compared to 2018 when was the Nankang Winter Activa SV-3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2018 175/65 R14 test, where both the Master-Grip 2 and the Winter Activa SV-3 were tested.

Test Profile

Semperit
Master-Grip 2
Nankang
Winter Activa SV-3
Number of tests
4
3
Best position
#8
#12
Average position
11.8
27.0
Latest test
2018
2023
Available sizes
54
39

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 10 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Semperit Master-Grip 2
73%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
97%
Dry driving behavior
Semperit Master-Grip 2
66%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
97%
Safety
Semperit Master-Grip 2
63%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
94%
Dry braking
Semperit Master-Grip 2
90%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
100%
Wet
Confidence
Semperit Master-Grip 2
92%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
71%
Aquaplaning - cross
Semperit Master-Grip 2
90%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
69%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Semperit Master-Grip 2
91%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
84%
Wet braking
Semperit Master-Grip 2
93%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
80%
Wet circle cornering
Semperit Master-Grip 2
93%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
78%
Wet handling
Semperit Master-Grip 2
94%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
46%
Ice
Confidence
Semperit Master-Grip 2
100%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
100%
Ice braking
Semperit Master-Grip 2
100%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
100%
Ice lateral guidance
Semperit Master-Grip 2
100%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Semperit Master-Grip 2
95%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
98%
Exterior noise
Semperit Master-Grip 2
98%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
98%
Interior noise
Semperit Master-Grip 2
92%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
98%
Noise/Komfort
Semperit Master-Grip 2
95%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
98%
Costs
Confidence
Semperit Master-Grip 2
93%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
91%
Fuel efficiency
Semperit Master-Grip 2
94%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
83%
Mileage
Semperit Master-Grip 2
92%
Nankang Winter Activa SV-3
99%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Winter
2018175/65 R14View

Add to comparison

Popular brands
New comparison

TheTyreLab.com

GET

TheTyreLab.com

Compare tyres, read test results and find the best prices — all in one app.